am starting to really resent this chicken...

Hi
I had a maran that got really nasty after I lost my 'top hen', she decided she would be the new 'top dog - hen' and turned into a right little bully
I separated her for a week, then fitted her with a beak bit before returning to the flock. It worked a treat, she knew she couldn't dominate anymore its like she had a personality change
I want to remove the beak bit but plan to wait until I have a few days off so I can keep an eye on her.
Might be worth a try?
Good luck and we made the decision that for the sake of the rest of the hens we wouldn't allow her to live with them if she continued to bully, don't beat yourself up, you are in a no win situation, making choices for the best
Jo

I too know how you feel! i bought 2 amberlinks from a garden centre for £50 the pair  :blink: before i knew better! they were already feather pluckers when i bought them due to such small living quarters! It was heart breaking watching them pluck my other girls, so 1 went to find a new home with Grannie and the other, Roastie, got a beak ring fitted and hasnt been happier! they are a godsend! £1 for 8 from the domestic fowl trust.

Debbie

shame u didnt live closer i would have her for you .